DCLM Daily Manna 13 July 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — “Overcoming Fear”

TOPIC: “Overcoming Fear” (DCLM Daily Manna 13 July 2024)

KEY VERSE: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10).

TEXT: Isaiah 41:10-12 (KJV)

10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.

12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Throughout human history, fear has been one of the most powerful instruments of controlling the mind and psyche of people. Whether real or imagined, fear holds many in bondage and has succeeded in reducing or entirely stifling their potential. Fear paralyses initiatives, making one numb and lose every sense of proper thinking and reasoning, thereby, succumbing to bondage. Fear, indeed, has torment.

God does not want His children to be enslaved by fear. This is why He encourages His people through Prophet Isaiah not to fear or be dismayed. In this passage, He assures His people of His help, support and ever- abiding presence. All those who come up against His people will be defeated and put to shame.

The dominant weapon of psychological warfare by man and governments worldwide is fear. There are concerns about the economy, environments, climate change, nuclear war, civil wars, genocides, rising population and food insecurity, natural disasters and pandemic among others. There is also apprehension that the low-level conflicts dotting the regions of the planet might degenerate into a full-circle nuclear inferno if two superpowers clash in the melee.

In the midst of all these, God assures, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee”. Three keys required to deal with fear and enjoy real peace are, first, fret not because God loves you; second, faint not because God holds you; and third, fear not because God keeps you. In all situations, He is present and will always be there throughout life. Believers must rest assured of this fact and see that they always abide in the shelter of His wings. As you face today’s and future challenges, remember, fear not!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Never give in to fear.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Genesis 38-40